Physical Therapist / PRN

BrightSpring Health Services•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for its home and community program. The role provides functional rehabilitation in clients’ natural environments, including their homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings. Treatment may involve real-life activities such as cooking, navigating stores and restaurants, and participating in outdoor activities. The position offers an autonomous work setting alongside a collaborative team of therapists. The schedule is flexible and created by the clinician. Compensation is hourly, with driving, travel, and mileage reimbursement. Rehab Without Walls is a neurorehabilitation program that helps people affected primarily by brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA regain functional capabilities and independence through care in home, community, workplace, or school settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state where practicing.
Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance with state regulations.
Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, which may involve lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking or standing for extended periods.
Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local or state regulations, to verify ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations, make recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate care, collaborate, and enhance patient outcomes.